la escalera
the ladder
Example Sentence
Sube con cuidado por la escalera del patio.
Climb carefully up the ladder in the patio.
Meaning
La escalera means "the ladder" (and it can also mean "the staircase," depending on context). In DIY talk, it often refers to something you climb to reach higher areas.
Common Phrases
- subir por la escalera — to climb up the ladder
- poner la escalera contra la pared — to place the ladder against the wall
Example
La escalera es alta, asi que sube despacio.
The ladder is tall, so go up slowly.
Common Mistake
Mixing meaning: la escalera can be a ladder or stairs, so avoid assuming it always means stairs; in DIY context, la escalera is often the ladder, not las escaleras (stairs).